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The Recorder

The American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Newsletter
Spring 2008
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ANMS Clinical Training Program

The American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society announces program to provide Advanced Clinical Training in Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility at Centers of Excellence for trainees and junior faculty (Program made possible through Grant to American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society from Sucampo Pharmaceuticals and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America) For further information see the ANMS Clinical Training Program link in the gray box to the left.

Research Grant Opportunities

ANMS is now accepting applications for the 2008 - Clinical & Basic Science Research Grants on Esophageal Motility & Esophageal Disorders.  Deadline: July 1, 2008.  Funding period is November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2009.  Click here for more information and to submit your on-line application (https://secure.motilitysociety.org/membership/grants/).  To view the Brochure, click here.

IFFGD is Seeking Applications for 2008 Research Grants
IFFGD is seeking applications for research grants. Grant awards of $50,000 each are available to two investigators for research related to functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders, and neurogastroenterology. We are seeking proposals for research that will ultimately lead to improvements in the understanding of these disorders, their pathophysiology, and the care of patients. Applicants must have completed an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree.  In evaluating the merits of an application, the Selection Committee will consider its scientific merit, its significance to the field, and its feasibility. A preference will be given to clinical research, as well as basic research that is translational in nature. The deadline for submitting applications is midnight, Monday June 2, 2008. The application must be uploaded via our online submission form. Details are on our web page at: www.giresearch.org/site/gi-research/grants.

IFFGD is Seeking Applications for 2009 Research Awards

IFFGD is seeking applications/nominations for research awards. The awards will be given to active investigators in six categories who have a record of research interest in basic mechanisms or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders, and neurogastroenterology. These awards of $7,500 each are intended to encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of these basic mechanisms and clinical aspects in adults and in children. The individuals selected for awards will be recognized at IFFGD's 8th International Symposium for Functional GI Disorders to be held in Milwaukee, WI on April 17-19, 2009. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 20, 2008. Details are on our web page at: www.giresearch.org/site/gi-research/iffgd-research-awards/2009.


2008 Joint Society International Meeting in Neurogastroenterology and Motility

Meeting Dates: November 6–9, 2008
Abstract Deadline: June 20, 2008
Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
For further information click here: http://www.ngm2008.com/
To view a copy of the program, please click here

Satellite Meeting during the 2008 Neuroscience Meeting hosted by ANMS A Window into Enteric Sciences: Neurogenic Inflammation and Visceral Pain

Meeting Dates: Friday, November 14, 2008; 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Washington, DC

The American Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility is interested in increasing the awareness of, and attracting neuroscientists to the field of neurogastroenterology. Research in the enteric nervous system (ENS) also named the "Second Brain" or "Little Brain" is a rapidly growing field that also encompasses brain-gut interactions and neuroimmune interactions. In order to expose neuroscientists to the field of Enteric Neurosciences, a mini symposium is held annually before the SFN meeting. This year's symposium, "A Window into Enteric Neurosciences: Neurogenic Inflammation and Visceral Pain," will cover evolving areas related to the interaction between inflammatory mediators and the enteric nervous system and implications on mechanisms of visceral pain and on pain pathways. Registration will open in September, so please check back at that time to register for the meeting.

Chairs: Gianrico Farrugia and Yvette Tache

Henry Parkman, President, ANMS
Temple University

Emeran Mayer
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Visualizing visceral pain

David Linden
Mayo Clinic
Inflammation, the enteric nervous system and visceral pain

Vicente Martinez
AstraZeneca
Inflammation and visceral pain.

Anna Malykhina
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Cross sensitization between bladder and colonic visceral afferents


AGA/ANMS Workshop on Gastroparesis and Functional Dyspepsia

Cosponsored by the Functional Brain–Gut Research Group and the Gastroparesis and Dysmotilities Association
January 15–17, 2009
Location: Wyndham Orlando Resort
Orlando, Florida


8th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

Date: April 17-19, 2009
Location: Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This CME accredited symposium jointly sponsored by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, in cooperation with the Functional Brain-Gut Research Group. A global audience of clinicians and investigators will gather to exchange information on the latest advancements in the areas of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. The symposium will offer a format of plenary sessions, interactive workshops and mini symposia on both adult and pediatric disorders - from basic science to clinical applications. View a video about the meeting at: www.iffgd.org/symposium. For registration information contact: Terese Bailey, Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Public Health, ph: 608-240-2141; fax (608) 240-6040; Email: tmbailey@wisc.edu. For further information contact: Cara OÕBrien, IFFGD, call 414-964-1799; or Email: cobrien@iffgd.org.


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